Paris

Take a walk with Adele and her little brother Simon on their way home from school, stopping at a street market, the Jardin du Luxembourg, a patisserie, the Louvre, and everywhere, Simon forgets something – his books, scarf, knapsack, books, and crayons. Flavored with watercolor illustrations of Paris a century ago, this is an absolutely delightful tour around the city (which you can follow today). (Picture book)

Triomphes, the oldest church and oldest bridge in Paris, 1,665 steps to climb the Eiffel tower, pleasure boats on the Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral, bistros and cafés, Street of the Fishing Cat, and more. Whimsical illustrations, fun facts, this is a classic. (Picture book)

"Hanging on the wall year after year isn't as easy you might think." Totally captivating story of the Mona Lisa theft, told by the painting herself. She understands why Vincenzo Perugia thought the Mona Lisa should go back to Italy, and how he lifted the painting from the Louvre. Based on true events, this story is a gem, beautifully illustrated. (Picture book)

Step into Paris 100 years ago, when the Eiffel Tower was the tallest tower in the world. Charlotte's delightful fictional diary and scrapbook is filled with hand-written entries, real postcards from the time, French phrases, and exquisite little watercolors. (Picture book)

It's the 1889 World's Fair. Jack and Annie go on an airy bike ride over the Paris rooftops to meet Gustave Eiffel, the "Magician of Iron," and engineer of the Eiffel Tower. (Easy reader)

Mira time travels to 19th century Paris, where she meets artists Mary Cassatt and Degas. There's new and exciting art, but also prejudice and intolerance in the city. Mira must find the writer Emile Zola, to speak for the rights of an innocent man accused of treason. Sights and scenes of Paris, interwoven in an adventure of art and life. (Illustrated chapter book)

It's a spring day in Paris and Gertrude Stein is having her weekly evening party, where people always drop in. How do her friends, the painter Pablo Picasso, the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, and the writer Max Jacob spend their day? Sparkling illustrations capture the magic of Paris. (Picture book)

A ballerina goes around Paris in search of Degas, finding more painters along the way, Monet, Caillebotte, Renoir, and Mary Cassatt. Each stop is inspired by a different Impressionist painting. Luminous illustrations. (Picture book)

Easy-to-read adaptation of this classic novel – the hunchback Quasimodo rescues a beautiful gypsy girl, Esmeralda, and takes her to the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral. (Chapter book)

A family heirloom transports Greg and his family back in time to 17th century Paris, and the court of Louis XIII. When his parents are sent to the dreaded La Mort prision, Greg teams up with the youthful Musketeers, Aramis, Athos, and Porthos. Action adventure throughout Paris, from the rooptops of Notre Dame to the the palace of the Louvre. (Chapter book)

Easy reader version of this 19th century classic – Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, raises a poor orphan, Cosette; all the while, he is relentlessly pursued by harsh police inspector Javert. Gripping climax in the sewers of Paris. (Easy reader)

Anatole was the most contented mouse, until he discovered Parisians didn't like mice in their homes. But Anatole had a brilliant idea – mice are the best judges of cheese, so he became the secret taster at the Duval Cheese Factory. This is a family favorite! (Picture book)

"When in Paris ... everybody bonjours." Charming story in pictures and rhymes around Paris, delightfully illustrated. Fun for little kids. (Picture book)

Madcap adventures of Eloise, that fun-loving enfant terrible, in Paris. Fresh and funny, "Il y a beaucoup de cobblestones in Paris and some of our feet are getting round," Eloise travels with 37 pieces of luggage, leaps into the fountains to cool off and tweaks the sculpture at the Louvre. (Picture book)

Best friends Ollie and Moon search Paris for a surprise that's round, musical, has lots of colors, fur, hooves and feathers, and is bright with lights. The charming surprise is one kids will also enjoy in Paris. (Picture)

Adventures of perky Madeline, her schoolmates and Miss Clavel, set in Paris, with colorful sketches of the, Tuileries, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, the Pont Neuf, and more famous landmarks. (Picture book)

Also, activity book with reusable stickers, puzzles, and coloring pages : Madeline: Activity Book with Stickers

A humorous, delightful story inspired by a statue in Paris. A lion takes the train to Paris, but no one notices when he rides the metro and roars loudly. When he visits the Louvre, the girl in a painting follows him with her eyes. The lion climbs to the top of the Eiffel Tower – he loves the view, and finds a spot made for him, in the Place Denfert Rochereau. Irresistible illustrations! (Oversize picture book)

In the third book of an exciting fantasy adventure, four kids search for an ancient artifact, hidden in Paris. The kids follow a maze of clues around the city, finally reaching the oldest church, the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. An original story and wonderful local color. (Chapter book)

50 colorful cards with maps on one side, and information on the other, for cathedrals, museums, parks, places to eat, and walks around Paris. Let the kids pick what to see today. (Guide)

Not a guidebook, this is filled with fascinating people, places and history of Paris – pampered dogs, the Eiffel Tower was called the "metal asparagus, square of the guillotine, a self-cleaning church, beaches on the Seine, caves with bones, king's cake and stinky cheese. Lots of fun! (Illustrated chapter book).